Unit 3 Exam

Rural roads tend to be in _________________ condition than city or interstate roads and highways.

• better
• worse
• about the same
• none of the above

Rural roads are adequately lighted

• True
• False

The typical speed limit on rural roads is

• 50 mph
• 55 mph
• 60 mph
• anywhere between 50 to 60 mph

If the speed limit is 55 mph on a rural road, it is always safe to drive at that speed.

• True
• False

One of the unique features of rural roads is the shoulders. On rural roads, you may often have shoulders that are

• paved
• non-existent
• soft, gravel, and narrow
• nice and wide

A unique challenge with rural roads in the FALL SEASON is

• Tall corn in the fields
• slow moving vehicles
• snow
• tall corn AND slow moving vehicles

Which of the following is NOT a hazard of rural driving?

• lower speeds
• animals on or crossing the road
• curves and hills
• unmarked railroad crossings

When turning off of a rural road, you want to

• be aware of vehicles behind you and how close they are
• signal well in advance
• give time to get slowed down to a safe turning speed
• all of the above

What should you NOT be doing with your EYES when driving in rural areas?

• Keep your eyes focused only on what is in front of you.
• Keep your eyes moving all the time
• Watch the ditches, especially at night
• Watch upcoming intersections, especially the cross traffic at intersections

Of the various things you must do when executing a pass on rural roads, which of the following is INCORRECT?

• check to see if you are in a passing zone
• signal
• change lanes
• move back over into your lane right away as soon as you think you are past the vehicle